Stefanie Foster Articleshttps://www.railmagazine.com/author/stefanie-browne/rss.xmlhttps://www.railmagazine.com/research-hub/comment/rail-833-why-waterloo-is-so-crucialCommentRAIL 833: Why Waterloo is so crucialProject’s success can pave the way for outside investmentTue, 15 Aug 2017 23:00:00 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/research-hub/comment/rail-833-why-waterloo-is-so-crucialhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/still-time-to-sign-up-apprentices-for-high-speed-rail-collegeNetworkStill time to sign up apprentices for High Speed Rail collegeBusinesses are being urged to act quickly to sign up employees for the National College for High Speed Rail’s higher apprenticeship scheme.Wed, 17 May 2017 14:29:24 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/still-time-to-sign-up-apprentices-for-high-speed-rail-collegehttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/d-train-to-carry-passengers-to-rail-liveNetworkD-Train to carry passengers to Rail LiveD-Train to carry passengers to Rail LiveThu, 13 Apr 2017 09:30:56 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/d-train-to-carry-passengers-to-rail-livehttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/rail-and-rail-alliance-team-up-for-rail-live-2017NetworkRAIL and Rail Alliance team up for Rail Live 2017RAIL and RailReview strike partnership with the Rail Alliance to stage Rail Live 2017 on June 21-22.
Mon, 10 Apr 2017 07:00:00 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/rail-and-rail-alliance-team-up-for-rail-live-2017https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/mail-rail-to-open-its-doors-to-the-public-in-julyNetworkMail Rail to open its doors to the public in July Tickets includes ride on bespoke trains on 2ft-gauge railway
Tue, 04 Apr 2017 15:35:29 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/mail-rail-to-open-its-doors-to-the-public-in-julyhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/rail-features/special-delivery-mail-rail-trains-arriveRAIL FeaturesSpecial delivery: Mail Rail trains arriveSTEFANIE BROWNE posts her latest report on the progress of the project to reopen London’s Mail Rail tunnels to the publicMon, 05 Dec 2016 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/rail-features/special-delivery-mail-rail-trains-arrivehttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/rail-features/hs2-s-design-ethicsRAIL FeaturesHS2’s design ethicsHS2’s designers envisage a railway that’s sympathetic to its surroundings. Mon, 21 Nov 2016 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/rail-features/hs2-s-design-ethicshttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/07/14/grayling-is-new-transport-secretaryNetworkGrayling is new Transport SecretaryChris Grayling (MP for Epsom & Ewell) has been appointed Secretary of State for Transport.Thu, 14 Jul 2016 14:28:10 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/07/14/grayling-is-new-transport-secretaryhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/06/29/is-hs2-under-threat-from-brexitNetworkIs HS2 under threat from Brexit?Suggestions have been made that HS2 is under threat of being cancelled, following the UK’s vote to leave the EU.
Fri, 01 Jul 2016 06:30:00 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/06/29/is-hs2-under-threat-from-brexithttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/06/29/rssb-brexit-will-have-no-immediate-effect-on-standardsNetworkRSSB: Brexit will have no immediate effect on standardsRSSB Interim Managing Director Mark Phillips tells RAIL it’s too early to say what the longer-term implications of Brexit will be on safety and standards.Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:05:00 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/06/29/rssb-brexit-will-have-no-immediate-effect-on-standardshttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/06/29/freight-must-be-a-priority-in-brexit-negotiationsNetworkFreight must be a priority in Brexit negotiationsNew costs, restrictions and bureaucratic requirements are all risks following the UK’s vote to leave the European Union, according to the FTA.
Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:00:00 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/06/29/freight-must-be-a-priority-in-brexit-negotiationshttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/06/29/train-builders-remain-committed-to-the-ukNetworkTrain builders remain “committed” to the UKHitachi, Siemens and Bombardier have all stated their commitment to UK operations, following the result of the referendum on June 23. Wed, 29 Jun 2016 16:55:00 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/06/29/train-builders-remain-committed-to-the-ukhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/06/29/too-early-to-predict-whether-the-referendum-decision-will-change-the-longer-term-funding-of-railway-enhancements-network-rail-chiefNetwork"Too early to predict whether the referendum decision will change the longer-term funding of railway enhancements" - Network Rail ChiefChief Executive Mark Carne said it is too early to predict whether the referendum decision will change the longer-term funding of railway enhancementsWed, 29 Jun 2016 16:50:00 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/06/29/too-early-to-predict-whether-the-referendum-decision-will-change-the-longer-term-funding-of-railway-enhancements-network-rail-chiefhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/06/29/infrastructure-investment-must-continue-after-brexit-voteNetworkInfrastructure investment must continue after Brexit voteQuestions have been raised over whether investment in large projects can continue, and how to ensure that international freight services do not suffer.
Wed, 29 Jun 2016 16:45:00 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/06/29/infrastructure-investment-must-continue-after-brexit-votehttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/06/27/wcr-fined-200k-for-safety-failingsNetworkWCR fined £200k for safety failingsWest Coast Railway Company is fined following prosecution brought by the ORR for the signal passed at danger near Wootton Bassett on March 7 2015Mon, 27 Jun 2016 17:13:25 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/06/27/wcr-fined-200k-for-safety-failingshttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/06/20/eu-vote-stay-or-leave-the-impact-on-uk-railNetworkEU vote: Stay or leave - the impact on UK railWith the UK rail industry heavily affected by any decision on whether to remain in the EU, RAIL delves into the issues for our industryMon, 20 Jun 2016 11:48:33 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/06/20/eu-vote-stay-or-leave-the-impact-on-uk-railhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2016/06/09/prototype-d-train-almost-ready-for-main-line-testingFleetPrototype D-Train almost ready for main line testingVivarail’s prototype Class 230 D-Train is now running as a three-car unit. Thu, 09 Jun 2016 13:15:00 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2016/06/09/prototype-d-train-almost-ready-for-main-line-testinghttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/05/05/wootton-bassett-spad-rail-accident-investigation-branch-releases-reportNetworkWootton Bassett SPAD: Rail Accident Investigation Branch releases reportKey learning point stresses importance of allowing safety systems to operate “without improper interference”Thu, 05 May 2016 13:27:34 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/05/05/wootton-bassett-spad-rail-accident-investigation-branch-releases-reporthttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/04/18/vivarail-s-first-rebuilt-d-train-close-to-main-line-runNetworkVivarail’s first rebuilt D-Train close to main line runThe first D-Train is entering the final phase of testing and approvals, ahead of running on the main line.Mon, 18 Apr 2016 10:17:15 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/04/18/vivarail-s-first-rebuilt-d-train-close-to-main-line-runhttps://www.railmagazine.com/infrastructure/trackside/coping-with-the-foraging-of-speciesTracksideCoping with the foraging of speciesSTEFANIE BROWNE looks at what is being done to mitigate the problems caused when the presence of ‘creatures great and small’ delay railway enhancement projectsTue, 12 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/infrastructure/trackside/coping-with-the-foraging-of-specieshttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/04/07/history-made-after-full-year-with-no-rail-industry-caused-fatalityNetworkHistory made after full year with no rail industry-caused fatalityFor the first time in history, a full year has passed without a rail industry-caused fatality in the UK.
Thu, 07 Apr 2016 15:45:00 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/04/07/history-made-after-full-year-with-no-rail-industry-caused-fatalityhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/03/23/west-coast-railway-company-responds-to-lifting-of-prohibitionNetworkWest Coast Railway Company responds to lifting of prohibitionWCR responds to ORR lifting Prohibition Notice that prevented the operator from running on the main lineWed, 23 Mar 2016 14:35:48 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/03/23/west-coast-railway-company-responds-to-lifting-of-prohibitionhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/03/23/west-coast-railway-company-prohibition-liftedNetworkWest Coast Railway Company prohibition liftedOffice of Rail and Road lifts main line ban on charter operatorWed, 23 Mar 2016 12:40:38 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/03/23/west-coast-railway-company-prohibition-liftedhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/03/23/wcml-high-speed-upgrade-could-deliver-3hr-london-scotland-journey-timesNetworkWCML high-speed upgrade could deliver 3hr London-Scotland journey timesThree-hour London-Edinburgh/Glasgow journey times could be achieved by upgrading existing railways, according to a new report by HS2 Ltd Tue, 22 Mar 2016 08:30:00 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/03/23/wcml-high-speed-upgrade-could-deliver-3hr-london-scotland-journey-timeshttps://www.railmagazine.com/trains/specifications/you-ve-got-mail-railagainMajor ProjectsYou’ve got Mail Rail…againSTEFANIE BROWNE reports as work begins on bringing a secret slice of the capital’s subterranean history into the 21st centuryWed, 02 Mar 2016 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/trains/specifications/you-ve-got-mail-railagainhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/02/25/exclusive-steer-urges-truly-national-high-speed-rail-networkNetworkEXCLUSIVE: Steer urges “truly national high-speed rail network”“The time is nigh” for Anglo-Scottish high-speed rail, according to Greengauge 21 Director Jim SteerMon, 29 Feb 2016 07:30:00 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/02/25/exclusive-steer-urges-truly-national-high-speed-rail-networkhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/02/17/orr-prohibits-west-coast-railway-companyNetworkWest Coast Railway Company prohibited from main line runningORR takes decision due to concerns about management of safetyWed, 17 Feb 2016 14:44:59 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/02/17/orr-prohibits-west-coast-railway-companyhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/02/05/mail-rail-to-open-two-years-early-in-2017NetworkMail Rail to open two years early in 2017London’s secret railway reaches a milestone with breaking ground event to start constructionFri, 05 Feb 2016 10:57:48 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/02/05/mail-rail-to-open-two-years-early-in-2017https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/01/22/west-coast-railway-company-hearing-moves-to-crown-courtNetworkWest Coast Railway Company hearing moves to Crown CourtAn initial hearing into prosecutions brought against WCR by the Office of Rail and Road was held at Swindon Magistrates Court on January 20.Fri, 22 Jan 2016 10:05:40 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/01/22/west-coast-railway-company-hearing-moves-to-crown-courthttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2016/01/22/deltic-ready-for-repaint-into-two-tone-green-br-liveryFleetDeltic ready for repaint into two-tone green BR liveryRestoration of 1960s Deltic 55002 King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (KOYLI) has reached a significant milestoneFri, 22 Jan 2016 09:17:17 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2016/01/22/deltic-ready-for-repaint-into-two-tone-green-br-liveryhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/01/11/carillion-construction-fined-after-worker-s-deathNetworkCarillion Construction fined after worker’s deathThe death of a railway worker in 2012 has led to Carillion Construction being fined £200,000 for breach of health and safety laws.Tue, 12 Jan 2016 07:30:00 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/01/11/carillion-construction-fined-after-worker-s-deathhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/12/22/bakerloo-line-extension-to-lewisham-could-open-by-2030NetworkBakerloo Line extension to Lewisham could open by 2030Extension from Elephant and Castle could support building of 25,000 homesThu, 24 Dec 2015 08:15:00 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/12/22/bakerloo-line-extension-to-lewisham-could-open-by-2030https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/12/23/richard-price-to-leave-orrNetworkRichard Price to leave ORROffice of Rail and Road Chief Executive Richard Price is to step down in early 2016.Wed, 23 Dec 2015 13:26:08 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/12/23/richard-price-to-leave-orrhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/12/09/orr-begins-proceedings-against-west-coast-railwaysNetworkORR prosecutes West Coast Railway CompanyFirst hearing set for Swindon Magistrates Court next monthWed, 09 Dec 2015 11:45:44 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/12/09/orr-begins-proceedings-against-west-coast-railwayshttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2015/12/03/excessive-leaf-fall-causes-absence-of-aga-dmusFleetExcessive leaf fall causes absence of AGA DMUsServices returning to normal after excessive leaf fall forced Abellio Greater Anglia to cancel some services and provide alternative transport for passengers.Thu, 03 Dec 2015 07:15:00 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2015/12/03/excessive-leaf-fall-causes-absence-of-aga-dmushttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/11/26/orr-to-be-fundamentally-reviewedNetworkORR to be “fundamentally reviewed”DfT responds to Dame Colette Bowe’s report into CP5 enhancements planningThu, 26 Nov 2015 10:00:12 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/11/26/orr-to-be-fundamentally-reviewedhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/11/25/hendy-confirms-majority-of-enhancement-projects-can-go-ahead-as-plannedNetworkHendy confirms majority of enhancement projects can go ahead as plannedNetwork Rail chairman says some projects may cost more and take longer than originally expectedWed, 25 Nov 2015 16:48:32 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/11/25/hendy-confirms-majority-of-enhancement-projects-can-go-ahead-as-plannedhttps://www.railmagazine.com/infrastructure/trackside/maintenance-excellenceTracksideMaintenance excellenceSTEFANIE BROWNE reports on AMCO Rail’s recent achievements, and how the essential maintenance work of such companies often goes under the radarWed, 25 Nov 2015 16:00:00 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/infrastructure/trackside/maintenance-excellencehttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/11/25/chancellor-announces-50-transport-capital-spending-increaseNetworkChancellor announces 50% transport capital spending increaseDfT budget to fall by 37%, but capital spending up to £61 billionWed, 25 Nov 2015 14:43:02 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/11/25/chancellor-announces-50-transport-capital-spending-increasehttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/11/25/west-coast-railways-responds-to-steam-prohibitionNetworkWest Coast Railways responds to steam prohibitionCompany allowed to run certain steam charters on main lineWed, 25 Nov 2015 13:32:44 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/11/25/west-coast-railways-responds-to-steam-prohibitionhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/11/24/west-coast-railways-steam-prohibited-on-main-line-networkNetworkWest Coast Railways steam prohibited on main line networkORR action follows on-board staff turning off TPWS isolation equipment on a locomotive in OctoberTue, 24 Nov 2015 17:26:30 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/11/24/west-coast-railways-steam-prohibited-on-main-line-networkhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/11/20/late-delivery-of-rail-projects-unacceptable-says-regulator-1NetworkLate delivery of rail projects “unacceptable”, says regulatorOffice of Rail and Road says review of its own role in Network Rail projects is “appropriate”Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:53:56 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/11/20/late-delivery-of-rail-projects-unacceptable-says-regulator-1https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/11/18/coal-power-station-closures-place-rail-freight-at-important-crossroadsNetworkCoal power station closures place rail freight at “important crossroads”GBRf MD John Smith responds to Government announcementWed, 18 Nov 2015 17:24:38 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/11/18/coal-power-station-closures-place-rail-freight-at-important-crossroadshttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/11/12/shaw-report-genuine-consensus-on-industry-concernsNetworkShaw Report: “Genuine consensus” on industry concernsNicola Shaw releases scoping report for review into Network Rail’s structure and financeThu, 12 Nov 2015 11:18:29 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/11/12/shaw-report-genuine-consensus-on-industry-concernshttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/11/10/hs2-announces-design-panel-membersNetworkHS2 announces Design Panel membersIndependent Design Panel members have been announced, to support HS2 in applying the best design principles to the project.Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:10:08 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/11/10/hs2-announces-design-panel-membershttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/11/10/designs-for-birmingham-hsr-college-unveiledNetworkDesigns for Birmingham HSR college unveiledDesigns have been unveiled for the National College for High Speed Rail in Birmingham, which is due to open its doors to students in September 2017.Tue, 10 Nov 2015 09:13:22 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/11/10/designs-for-birmingham-hsr-college-unveiledhttps://www.railmagazine.com/operations/safety/what-happens-when-an-inspector-callsSafetyWhat happens when an inspector callsSTEFANIE BROWNE turns the spotlight on the Rail Accident Investigation Branch, which has just completed ten years of working to make the railways saferWed, 28 Oct 2015 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/operations/safety/what-happens-when-an-inspector-callshttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/2015/10/16/raib-notches-up-ten-yearsNetworkRAIB notches up ten yearsRail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) celebrates its tenth anniversary Sat, 17 Oct 2015 08:30:00 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/2015/10/16/raib-notches-up-ten-yearshttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/10/06/jeremy-corbyn-says-he-s-a-lifelong-reader-of-rail-magazineNetworkJeremy Corbyn says he’s a “lifelong reader of RAIL magazine”New Labour leader tweets photograph of front cover of RAIL 784Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:16:14 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2015/10/06/jeremy-corbyn-says-he-s-a-lifelong-reader-of-rail-magazinehttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/2015/10/05/anniversary-of-ladbroke-grove-crashNewsAnniversary of Ladbroke Grove crashOctober 5 marks the 16th anniversary of the Ladbroke Grove rail disasterMon, 05 Oct 2015 16:30:00 Zhttps://www.railmagazine.com/news/2015/10/05/anniversary-of-ladbroke-grove-crash